2022

Januar, Mochamad, Prakoso, Suhendro Purbo, Zhong, Chia-Wen, Lin, Horng-Chih, Li, Chuan, Hsieh, Jang-Hsing, Liu, Kuo-Kang and Liu, Kou-Chen (2022) Room-temperature fabrication of p-type SnO semiconductors using ion-beam-assisted deposition. ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 14 (41). pp. 46726-46737. doi:10.1021/acsami.2c12617 ISSN 1944-8244.

2021

Liu, Lidong, Wan, Kai-Tak and Liu, Kuo-Kang (2021) Influence of relative humidity on interparticle capillary adhesion. Langmuir, 37 (43). pp. 12714-12722. doi:10.1021/acs.langmuir.1c02167 ISSN 0743-7463.

Mandala, Samuel Husin Surya, Liu, Tai-Jan, Chen, Chiung-Mei, Liu, Kuo-Kang, Januar, Mochamad, Chang, Ying-Feng, Lai, Chao-Sung, Chang, Kuo-Hsuan and Liu, Kou-Chen (2021) Enhanced plasmonic biosensor utilizing paired antibody and label-free Fe3O4 nanoparticles for highly sensitive and selective detection of Parkinson’s α-synuclein in serum. Biosensors, 11 (10). 402. doi:10.3390/bios11100402 ISSN 2079-6374.

Yu, Zhuonan and Liu, Kuo-Kang (2021) Soft polymer-based technique for cellular force sensing. Polymers, 13 (16). 2672. doi:10.3390/polym13162672 ISSN 2073-4360.

Yu, Zhuonan, Smith, Matthew J., Siow, Richard C. M. and Liu, Kuo-Kang (2021) Ageing modulates human dermal fibroblast contractility : quantification using nano-biomechanical testing. Biochimica et Biophysica Acta (BBA) - Molecular Cell Research, 1868 (5). 118972. doi:10.1016/j.bbamcr.2021.118972 ISSN 0167-4889.

Liu, Lidong and Liu, Kuo-Kang (2021) Capillary force in adhesive contact between hydrogel microspheres. Colloids and Surfaces A: Physicochemical and Engineering Aspects, 611 . 125828. doi:10.1016/j.colsurfa.2020.125828 ISSN 0927-7757.

Gharanei, Seley, Fishwick, Katherine, Peter Durairaj, Ruban Rex, Jin, Tianrong, Siamantouras, Eleftherios, Liu, Kuo-Kang, Straube, Anne, Lucas, Emma S., Weston, Christopher, Rantakari, Pia, Salmi, Marko, Jalkanen, Sirpa, Brosens, Jan J. and Tan, Bee K. (2021) Vascular adhesion protein-1 determines the cellular properties of endometrial pericytes. Frontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology, 8 . 621016. doi:10.3389/fcell.2020.621016 ISSN 2296-634X.

2020

Siamantouras, Eleftherios, Hills, Claire E., Liu, Kuo-Kang and Squires, Paul E. (2020) Examining cell-cell interactions in the kidney using AFM single-cell force spectroscopy. In: Gnudi, Luigi and Long, David A., (eds.) Diabetic Nephropathy : Methods & Protocols. Methods in Molecular Biology (2067). Springer Nature, pp. 189-201. ISBN 9781493998401

2016

Jin, Tianrong, Li, Li, Siow, Richard C. M. and Liu, Kuo-Kang (2016) Collagen matrix stiffness influences on fibroblast contraction force. Biomedical Physics & Engineering Express, 2 . 047002. doi:10.1088/2057-1976/2/4/047002 ISSN 2057-1976.

Siamantouras, Eleftherios, Hills, Claire E., Squires, Paul E. and Liu, Kuo-Kang (2016) Quantifying cellular mechanics and adhesion in renal tubular injury using single cell force spectroscopy. Nanomedicine : Nanotechnology, Biology, and Medicine, 12 (4). pp. 1013-1021. doi:10.1016/j.nano.2015.12.362 ISSN 1549-9634.

Jin, Tianrong, Li, Li, Siow, R. C. M. and Liu, Kuo-Kang (2016) Collagen matrix stiffness influencing on fibroblast contraction force. In: 10th World Biomaterials Congress, Montréal, Canada, 17-22 May 2016. Published in: Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology , 4 doi:10.3389/conf.FBIOE.2016.01.01917 ISSN 2296-4185.

Zhu, Xinyao, Siamantouras, Eleftherios, Liu, Kuo-Kang and Liu, Xianping (2016) Determination of work of adhesion of biological cell under AFM bead indentation. Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials, 56 . pp. 77-86. doi:10.1016/j.jmbbm.2015.11.034 ISSN 1751-6161.

2015

Wang, Qianxi, Manmi, Kawa and Liu, Kuo-Kang (2015) Cell mechanics in biomedical cavitation. Interface focus, 5 (5). 20150018. doi:10.1098/rsfs.2015.0018 ISSN 2042-8898.

Jin, Tianrong, Li, L., Siow, R. C. M. and Liu, Kuo-Kang (2015) A novel collagen gel-based measurement technique for quantitation of cell contraction force. Journal of The Royal Society Interface, Volume 12 (Number 106). Article number 20141365. doi:10.1098/rsif.2014.1365 ISSN 1742-5689.

Siamantouras, Eleftherios, Hills, Claire E., Squires, Paul E. and Liu, Kuo-Kang (2015) Nanomechanical investigation of soft biological cell adhesion using atomic force microscopy. Cellular and Molecular Bioengineering, Volume 8 (Number 1). pp. 22-31. doi:10.1007/s12195-014-0359-2 ISSN 1865-5025.

2014

Bhandari, Harish, Liu, Kuo-Kang, Mayne, C. and Tincello, D. (2014) Maximum bladder volume as surrogate screening test for detrusor overactivity. Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Volume 34 (Number 5). pp. 420-423. doi:10.3109/01443615.2014.896886 ISSN 0144-3615.

Liu, Kuo-Kang and Oyen, M. L (2014) Nanobiomechanics of living materials. Interface Focus, Volume 4 (Number 2). Article number 20140001. doi:10.1098/rsfs.2014.0001 ISSN 2042-8898.

Siamantouras, Eleftherios, Hills, Claire E., Younis, Mustafa Y. G., Squires, Paul E. and Liu, Kuo-Kang (2014) Quantitative investigation of calcimimetic R568 on beta cell adhesion and mechanics using AFM single-cell force spectroscopy. FEBS Letters, Volume 588 (Number 7). pp. 1173-1178. doi:10.1016/j.febslet.2014.02.058 ISSN 0014-5793.

2013

Hills, Claire E., Jin, Tianrong, Siamantouras, Eleftherios, Liu, Kuo-Kang, Jefferson, Kieran P. and Squires, Paul E. (2013) 'Special K' and a loss of cell-to-cell adhesion in proximal tubule-derived epithelial cells : modulation of the adherens junction complex by ketamine. PLoS One, Volume 8 (Number 8). Article number e71819. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0071819 ISSN 1932-6203.

Harrison, Elizabeth, Liu, Kuo-Kang, Petchey, Michael, Nwokolo, Chuka U., Loft, Duncan and Arasaradnam, Ramesh P. (2013) Selective measurement of anti-tTG antibodies in coeliac disease and IgA deficiency : an alternative pathway. Postgraduate Medical Journal, Volume 89 (Number 1047). pp. 4-7. doi:10.1136/postgradmedj-2011-130188 ISSN 0032-5473.

2012

Hills, Claire E., Siamantouras, Eleftherios, Smith, S. W., Cockwell, Paul, Liu, Kuo-Kang and Squires, Paul E. (2012) TGFβ modulates cell-cell communication in early epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition. Diabetologia, Vol.55 (No.3). pp. 812-824. doi:10.1007/s00125-011-2409-9 ISSN 0012-186X.

Hills, Claire E., Younis, Mustafa Y. G., Bennett, Jeanette, Siamantouras, Eleftherios, Liu, Kuo-Kang and Squires, Paul E. (2012) Calcium-sensing receptor activation increases cell-cell adhesion and ß-cell function. Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry, Vol.30 (No.3). pp. 575-586. doi:10.1159/000341439 ISSN 1015-8987.

Zhang, H., Kay, A., Forsyth, N. R., Liu, Kuo-Kang and El Haj, A. J. (2012) Gene expression of single human mesenchymal stem cell in response to fluid shear. Journal of Tissue Engineering . doi:10.1177/2041731412451988 ISSN 2041-7314.

2011

Liu, Kuo-Kang and Chan, V. (2011) Nanoengineering life : from cell to tissue. Interface Focus, Volume 1 (Number 5). pp. 699-701. doi:10.1098/rsfs.2011.0068 ISSN 2042-8898.

Zhang, H., Dai, S., Bi, J. and Liu, Kuo-Kang (2011) Biomimetic three-dimensional microenvironment for controlling stem cell fate. Interface Focus, Volume 1 (Number 5). pp. 792-803. doi:10.1098/rsfs.2011.0035 ISSN 2042-8898.

2010

Yiu, H. H. P. and Liu, Kuo-Kang (2010) Mechanical and magnetic stimulation on cells for bone regeneration. In: Öchsner, A. and Ahmed, W., (eds.) Biomechanics of Hard Tissues. Weinheim, Germany: Wiley-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, pp. 193-207. ISBN 9783527324316

Ahearne, Mark, Wilson, Samantha L., Liu, Kuo-Kang, Rauz, Saaeha, El Haj, Alicia J. and Yang, Ying (2010) Influence of cell and collagen concentration on the cell-matrix mechanical relationship in a corneal stroma wound healing model. Experimental Eye Research, Vol.91 (No.5). pp. 584-591. doi:10.1016/j.exer.2010.07.013 ISSN 0014-4835.

Liu, Kuo-Kang, Wu, Ren-Guei, Chuang, Yun-Ju, Khoo, Hwa Seng, Huang, Shih-Hao and Tseng, Fan-Gang (2010) Microfluidic systems for biosensing. Sensors, Vol.10 (No.7). pp. 6623-6661. doi:10.3390/s100706623

Ahearne, Mark, Liu, Kuo-Kang, El Haj, Alicia J., Then, Kong Y., Rauz, Saaeha and Yang, Y. (Ying) (2010) Online monitoring of the mechanical behavior of collagen hydrogels : influence of corneal fibroblasts on elastic modulus. Tissue Engineering Part C: Methods, Vol.16 (No.2). pp. 319-327. doi:10.1089/ten.tec.2008.0650 ISSN 1937-3384.

Zhang, Hu, Chen, Neng H., El Haj, Alicia J. and Liu, Kuo-Kang (2010) An optical-manipulation technique for cells in physiological flows. Journal of Biological Physics, Vol.36 (No.2). pp. 135-143. doi:10.1007/s10867-009-9176-6 ISSN 0092-0606.

Li, C., Ahearne, Mark and Liu, Kuo-Kang (2010) Micromechanical characterization of hydrogel-based contact lens. International Journal of Modern Physics B (IJMPB), Vol.24 (No.1-2). pp. 117-127. doi:10.1142/S0217979210064046 ISSN 0217-9792.

Liu, Kuo-Kang (2010) Nanomechanics of soft biological materials for tissue engineering. In: 10th WSEAS International Conference on Applied Informatics and Communications/3rd WSEAS International Conference on Biomedical Electronics and Biomedical Informatics, Taipei, Taiwan, 20-22 Aug 2010. Published in: New aspects of applied informatics, biomedical electronics and informatics and communication p. 24. ISSN 1792-460X.

2009

Liu, Kuo-Kang and Wan, Kai-tak (2009) Cells and membranes. In: Oyen, Michelle L., (ed.) Handbook of Nanoindentation with Biological Applications. Singapore: Pan Stanford Publishing Ltd., pp. 325-349. ISBN 9789814241892

Liu, Kuo-Kang, Yang, Y. (Ying), Siamantouras, Eleftherios and Ahearne, Mark (2009) Mechanical characterization of biomimetic membranes by micro-shaft poking. Journal of The Royal Society Interface, Vol.6 (No.34). pp. 471-478. doi:10.1098/rsif.2008.0317 ISSN 1742-5689.

2008

Fu, Y. B., Pearce, S. and Liu, Kuo-Kang (2008) Post-bifurcation analysis of a thin-walled hyperelastic tube under inflation. International Journal of Non-Linear Mechanics, Vol.43 (No.8). pp. 697-706. doi:10.1016/j.ijnonlinmec.2008.03.003 ISSN 0020-7462.

Liu, Kuo-Kang and Wan, Kai-tak (2008) Multi-scale mechanical characterization of a freestanding polymer film using indentation. International Journal of Materials Research (formerly Zeitschrift fuer Metallkunde), Vol.99 (No.8). pp. 862-864. doi:10.3139/146.101712 ISSN 1862-5282.

Zhang, Hu and Liu, Kuo-Kang (2008) Optical tweezers for single cells. Journal of The Royal Society Interface, Vol.5 (No.24). pp. 671-690. doi:10.1098/rsif.2008.0052 ISSN 1742-5689.

Li, C. (Chuan) and Liu, Kuo-Kang (2008) Nanomechanical characterization of red blood cells using optical tweezers. Journal of Materials Science: Materials in Medicine, Vol.19 (No.4). pp. 1529-1535. doi:10.1007/s10856-008-3382-9 ISSN 0957-4530.

Li, C. (Chuan), Liu, Yong-Ping, Liu, Kuo-Kang and Lai, A. C. K. (2008) Correlations between the experimental and numerical investigations on the mechanical properties of erythrocyte by laser stretching. IEEE Transactions on NanoBioscience, Vol.7 (No.1). pp. 80-90. doi:10.1109/TNB.2008.2000152 ISSN 1536-1241.

Ahearne, Mark, Yang, Y. (Ying), Then, K. Y. and Liu, Kuo-Kang (2008) Non-destructive mechanical characterisation of UVA/riboflavin crosslinked collagen hydrogels. British Journal of Ophthalmology, Vol.92 (No.2). pp. 268-271. doi:10.1136/bjo.2007.130104 ISSN 0007-1161.